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Name Team Age
Spuds McKenzie Retired (1973, Age 35) Died (2024, Age 87)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 4
(1961)
SS R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Thurman Munson League 0 12 years (42 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ A- B+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
A-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
Endurance Velocity Control
B- B- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
A+ A+ A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
0 11/30/1937
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 1 1
Alt Pos (3B) Alt Pos (2B) Alt Pos (1B)
(40.5 %) (13.9 %) D- (7.7 %)

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Year League Award
1964NLAll Star Reserve (SS)
1965NLAll Star Reserve (SS)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1973-11-01Spuds McKenzie has retired from the St. Louis Tsunami
1963-04-09The St. Louis Tsunami have renamed Frank Latimer to Spuds McKenzie.
1962-05-14A trade has been completed between the Milwaukee Beer Men and the St. Louis Tsunami. The St. Louis Tsunami receive Frank Latimer from the Milwaukee Beer Men in exchange for Dom Cecere.
1962-04-13The Milwaukee Beer Men have promoted Mark Mura to the major league team. The Milwaukee Beer Men have sent Frank Latimer to the minors.